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In today's digital age, businesses are generating an enormous amount of data, which requires secure and reliable storage solutions. This is where data center colocation comes...
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Data centers are the backbone of the modern digital economy, supporting everything from social media to online banking. But with this increased demand comes a growing need for...
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As our reliance on data grows, data centers have become critical components of our digital infrastructure. As these facilities expand, the challenge of keeping them cool...
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In today's digital age, data is more valuable than ever before. As such, it is essential that companies take all necessary precautions to protect their data, including having...
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What is Aisle containment? Aisle containment is a proven technique for optimizing data center cooling.. It builds upon the best practice of arranging racks and cabinets with...
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Despite the rise of cloud computing, organizations are still maintaining many applications and services on-premises. The term “on-premises” can be a bit misleading,...
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Amazon Web Services (AWS) is one of the most widely used cloud computing platforms globally. With its extensive range of cloud services, AWS has been able to cater to a vast...
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Microsoft Azure is one of the leading cloud computing platforms in the world, offering businesses and organizations a wide range of services and tools to build, deploy, and...
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As organizations look to achieve digital transformation through the adoption of new technologies, the biggest challenge they face is focusing the right people and resources on...
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The cloud computing market in China has been growing rapidly, with an estimated growth rate of over 20% annually. As a result, many US companies are looking to expand into the Chinese market and take advantage of the opportunities it presents. However, navigating the complexities of the Chinese market and the cloud computing landscape can...
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Cloud hosting has been a transformative technology for businesses around the world. It has allowed companies of all sizes to access scalable, flexible, and cost-effective computing resources, making it easier to host applications, websites, and data. China is one of the largest and fastest-growing markets for cloud computing, and many companies are eager to take...
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Getting a cloud account globally takes minutes, in China it can take up to months. It is not straight-forward and not as simple as globally, a tough process and lots of requirements are required. In order to apply for an account in China, there are many requirements you need to fulfill prior to applying for...
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Public Cloud Adoption in China Cloud strategy is defined as a business plan to adopt cloud technologies into the organization. Cloud is an integral part of the IT transformation in most enterprises and having a plan is essential to guide the organization through the transition and migration to the cloud. The focus is mainly on...
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Cloud Services Providers in China When entering the Chinese cloud market, one of the first decisions is to choose the cloud service provider. Several cloud service providers are functional in China such as Alibaba Cloud, Tencent Cloud, AWS China, Microsoft Azure China, Baidu, Huawei Cloud, China Telecom, and others. Alibaba Cloud, Huawei Cloud, and...
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Cloud Computing in China China has done tremendous development and has succeeded to digitize its business system with groundbreaking results. During the current uncertain condition of the pandemic, the economy of almost all the countries has been badly suffered in different sectors where China has reached a record of 4.3 billion US dollars in 2020...
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Organizations are increasingly dependent on high-speed, high-capacity wireless networks to provide users with access to applications, services, and data. However, deploying, managing, and scaling these networks has become a significant burden as Wi-Fi traffic has surged to record levels over the past two years. Analysts say Wi-Fi traffic has increased by up to 80 percent...
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Unplanned network outages due to natural disasters, system failures, cyberthreats, or human error are on the rise, with 90 percent of organizations reporting they’ve had at least one such outage in the past year. While there are a number of strategies to consider, implementing hyper-converged infrastructure (HCI) as part of your disaster recovery (DR) processes...
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Gartner analysts project that by 2025, three-quarters of all data will be processed at the network edge. The objective is to minimize latency, improve application response times and preserve bandwidth in highly distributed computing environments. That’s easier said than done, however. Managing storage, compute, and networking resources across multiple geographic locations can quickly become complex...
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Subscription Model for On-Premise Infrastructure The cloud has revolutionized the way IT resources are provisioned and consumed. By providing ready access to compute, storage, applications and more, the cloud helps organizations conserve capital and accelerate the time-to-value of their IT initiatives. But the cloud has not eliminated IT investments. Organizations still need on-premises networking and...
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Anytime there’s a crisis, hackers take advantage of the opportunity to attack systems, spread malware, and dupe users into sharing their credentials. But the COVID-19 pandemic created an unprecedented situation as organizations transitioned overnight to work-from-home models. According to a survey by the Information Systems Security Association (ISSA) and independent industry analyst firm Enterprise Strategy...
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Will the COVID-19 pandemic finally bring virtual desktop infrastructure (VDI) into the mainstream? It certainly looks that way. Many organizations have either scaled their existing VDI environment or implemented new VDI technology to support their work-from-home employees. There has also been a significant rise in the use of Desktop-as-a-Service (DaaS), in which a cloud service...
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The COVID-19 pandemic is driving increased interest in virtualization as a means of remotely managing servers. Many virtualization platforms offer a browser-based management interface that can be accessed from anywhere — a boon for administrators who are working from home. But remote management is just one of the many benefits of virtualization. Hypervisor software creates...
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Out-of-Band Management (OOBM) Solutions For Data Centers The high cost of downtime is well documented. According to research by the Ponemon Institute, the average cost of a data center outage is nearly $9,000 per minute. The average total cost is nearly $750,000. These figures include the cost to detect, contain and recover from the outage,...
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Cybercriminals are preying on fears of the COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic to spread malware, perpetrate scams, and compromise systems and networks. Many of these attacks are targeting employees who are working from home under “social distancing” policies. Organizations should shore up their cyber defenses to ensure that attacks on remote workers don’t result in a security...
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When we think about IT complexity, we often visualize stacks of hardware appliances. But there’s growing complexity in what you don’t see — the systems, services, and tools that underlie modern applications. According to a recent study conducted by Vanson Bourne, the typical mobile or web application transaction crosses 37 different technology systems or components. This...
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Any organization with multiple branch offices needs connectivity between those locations. Traditionally, organizations have used MPLS for WAN connectivity due to its reliability and performance. Those capabilities come at a steep price, however — MPLS is significantly more expensive than broadband and fiber-optic Internet connections. The costs go up for organizations with a global footprint,...
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The Coronavirus has not officially reached global pandemic status, but organizations should nevertheless be prepared for the threat. In fact, experts say that pandemic preparedness is a good business practice that should be part of every business continuity plan. It can be easy for organizations to disregard the virus until it hits their region. However,...
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In 2012, we founded Rahi Systems with a vision of becoming a trusted source for the global delivery of IT solutions and services. The response of our customers and partners has been gratifying and humbling. Thanks to their support, Rahi now has more than 700 employees and offices and distribution facilities on five continents. As we look forward...
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Over the past several years, the role of IT has been slowly transitioning from managing technology to enabling business outcomes. However, many technology solution providers continue to focus exclusively on delivering a manufacturer’s product. The traditional solution provider model does not align with today’s mindset. At Rahi Systems, we recognize that this model is outdated....
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Dear Rahi Team, The past week in the US has been witness to an ongoing debate about better inclusivity and the racism that has now come to the forefront with the injustice to Mr. George Floyd and his family. Our goal in life, no matter where we live, is to make it better for others...
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Massive amounts of data travel around the world at the speed of light, so it’s easy to underestimate the complexities associated with moving physical IT equipment across international boundaries. However, organizations must navigate an array of laws, regulations and taxation requirements as well as the logistics of shipping the equipment. The Importer of Record (IoR) is an...
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Strategic Acquisitions, New Locations and Enhanced Solutions Enable Rahi to Support Integrated Environments and Workplace Productivity Fremont, Calif. — August 29, 2018 — Rahi Systems continues to advance its strategy to provide end-to-end IT, data center infrastructure and productivity solutions to its customers worldwide. The company has completed two strategic acquisitions and expanded its U.S....
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Deploying and maintaining IT infrastructure on a global scale is challenging for even the largest enterprises. It’s difficult to build a network of reputable suppliers, and coordinate the tasks involved in getting the right products to the right location at the right time. On top of that, diverse regulations and tax considerations add a layer...
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Data centers are getting denser, hotter and consuming more power than ever, and that’s driving significant growth in the data center cooling market. According to a new report by Global Market Insights (GMI), the market is set to exceed $20 billion by 2024, up from just $8 billion in 2016. That represents a compound annual...
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Dear Customers and Partners, Rahi has made a strategic decision to join forces with Wesco. As a valued customer, I wanted to be sure to reach out to you first with this news. The press release referenced here provides additional details on the acquisition of Rahi. Wesco International, Inc. (www.wesco.com) is a leading provider of...
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Despite predictions of its impending demise, the U.S. on-premise data center market remains healthy. More than half of all IT workloads are still running in on-premises data centers, and industry analysts predict steady market growth over the next five years — even in the face of economic uncertainty and IT budget restrictions. In-house infrastructure offers...
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While most discussions of IT security focus on logical controls, protection of the physical data center infrastructure is becoming increasingly important. The European Union (EU) General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), which goes into effect next May, illustrates this point. The GDPR is a strict new law governing the security and privacy of the personal data...
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Over the past decade, Multi-Tenant data centers (MTDCs) averaged a 1.6 power usage effectiveness (PUE) globally, with many leading MTDCs achieving marginally lower PUE (1.4-1.5). However, cutting-edge “green” MTDCs have proven PUE figures as low as 1.15 is economically viable and achievable. As worldwide energy prices hit record highs, MTDC operators are looking to identify...
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According to the most recent data center trends report from CBRE, data center inventory in primarily North American markets grew 17 percent year-over-year in 2021. These markets also saw record absorption rates of 50 percent, meaning that data center occupants immediately used up half of the newly available capacity. In Silicon Valley, data centers have...
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Traditionally, data centers have had power distribution systems purpose-built by electricians. However, custom solutions require significant upfront planning to ensure that the power distribution system will meet the long-term needs of the facility. Lead times for installation tend to be long, and changes to the system can be complex, as fixed power distribution from standard...
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More and more organizations are choosing to get out of the data center business and partner with a colocation provider to support their IT infrastructure. Colocation is often the best choice from an IT, financial, and operational perspective. However, choosing the wrong colocation provider can be an expensive and risky mistake. Here are seven questions...
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Data is essential for healthcare providers. Patients’ information is gathered in many formats, ranging from prescriptions to medical records, and must be correctly tracked for compliance considerations. Healthcare institutions, more than any other sector, must safeguard their IT infrastructure. The rise of the public cloud has resulted in a surge in demand for colocation data...
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As organizations look to achieve digital transformation through the adoption of new technologies, the biggest challenge they face is focusing the right people and resources on strategic initiatives. Given the growing complexity of the IT environment, in-house IT staff are often overwhelmed by day-to-day management tasks, making it difficult to complete projects on time and...
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The transition to remote and hybrid work models has underscored just how dependent we’ve become on wireless networks. Wi-Fi activity last year increased dramatically, with record numbers of users connecting to corporate networks with their mobile devices. However, that increased activity also exposed some of the weaknesses in the current wireless network infrastructure. A recent...
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As the costs of building and maintaining an on-premises data center continue to escalate, more and more organizations are choosing to conserve capital by moving their IT hardware to third-party colocation facilities. While colocation delivers many proven benefits, it can also create management challenges. In a colocation arrangement, customers lease space in a provider’s data...
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Managed services have been popular among organizations of all sizes for many years. In essence, the managed services model allows you to outsource some or all of the maintenance, management and support of your AV/IT environment to a third-party provider. Within that basic definition, however, there’s a tremendous amount of variation. Some managed services providers (MSPs) simply monitor...
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The IT skills gap has plagued organizations for a number of years, and continues to increase. Gartner has reported that, “by 2020, 75 percent of organizations will experience visible business disruptions due to skills gaps, which is an increase from less than 20 percent in 2016.” This will not only impact new technology initiatives but...
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In many organizations, A/V equipment is becoming as mission-critical as IT equipment. These organizations are using video conferencing to enable collaboration among geographically dispersed teams, customers and business partners. Video conferencing reduces the time and expense of travel and enables people to get work done from virtually anywhere. When I started in A/V more than...
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When designing a boardroom, conference room or training facility, organizations tend to focus on the video component. Video is sexy, and the ultra-high-definition displays on the market today can make it seem as if video conference participants are right there in the same room. But audio is equally important. If conference calls have poor audio quality, users...
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Video walls were once exclusively used by high-end retailers, stadiums and entertainment venues. Today, organizations in a wide range of industries are putting up video walls for a variety of use cases. In fact, the top buyers of video wall solutions are in the education and healthcare markets. Companies are also using video walls in...
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The right collaboration technology can deliver real business benefits by improving communication, streamlining workflows and enhancing decision-making. In many organizations, however, workers are using so many different collaboration tools that they have the opposite effect. A recent survey conducted by CITE Research found that the average knowledge worker uses four separate team collaboration applications. More than two-thirds...
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When we started doing commercial A/V in the early 2000s, professional A/V was not focused on the user so much as making systems with the flexibility to solve pretty much any use case that could be imagined. There were inputs all around the room, links to other rooms, and a plethora of equipment and options...
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A well-designed, high-tech board room serves as a showcase to impress customers and investors. A large, well-outfitted team meeting space provides a facility for training and “all-hands” meetings. Equipped with the latest conferencing and collaboration gear, these rooms bring a geographically dispersed workforce together by allowing personnel around the world to participate in organizational events....
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Whenever you go to a fast-casual dining establishment, coffee shop, deli or a movie theatre concession stand, you see a menu board with a list of items, prices, and possibly photos of promotional offers and popular items. Menu boards are essential business tools for these companies because they can help speed up the ordering process...
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Video conferencing has become an indelible part of the enterprise landscape. Organizations are implementing video conferencing systems to reduce travel costs, encourage team collaboration and better engage with customers. Employee demand also continues to be a primary driver of video conferencing adoption, as workers expect to have the same video collaboration capabilities they enjoy on...
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Digital signage is great for engaging customers and boosting sales. It allows you to deliver custom video, images and text based on the time of day, location, business goals and even an individual customer’s preferences. As powerful as digital signage can be, however, you can’t beat the impact of a video wall. Think of that...
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